Reference: Hebrews, Epistle to
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(1.) Its canonicity. All the results of critical and historical research to which this epistle has been specially subjected abundantly vindicate its right to a place in the New Testament canon among the other inspired books.
(2.) Its authorship. A considerable variety of opinions on this subject has at different times been advanced. Some have maintained that its author was Silas, Paul's companion. Others have attributed it to Clement of Rome, or Luke, or Barnabas, or some unknown Alexandrian Christian, or Apollos; but the conclusion which we think is best supported, both from internal and external evidence, is that Paul was its author. There are, no doubt, many difficulties in the way of accepting it as Paul's; but we may at least argue with Calvin that there can be no difficulty in the way of "embracing it without controversy as one of the apostolical epistles."
(3.) Date and place of writing. It was in all probability written at Rome, near the close of Paul's two years' imprisonment (Heb 13:19,24). It was certainly written before the destruction of Jerusalem (Heb 13:10).
(4.) To whom addressed. Plainly it was intended for Jewish converts to the faith of the gospel, probably for the church at Jerusalem. The subscription of this epistle is, of course, without authority. In this case it is incorrect, for obviously Timothy could not be the bearer of it (Heb 13:23).
(5.) Its design was to show the true end and meaning of the Mosaic system, and its symbolical and transient character. It proves that the Levitical priesthood was a "shadow" of that of Christ, and that the legal sacrifices prefigured the great and all-perfect sacrifice he offered for us. It explains that the gospel was designed, not to modify the law of Moses, but to supersede and abolish it. Its teaching was fitted, as it was designed, to check that tendency to apostatize from Christianity and to return to Judaism which now showed itself among certain Jewish Christians. The supreme authority and the transcendent glory of the gospel are clearly set forth, and in such a way as to strengthen and confirm their allegiance to Christ.
(6.) It consists of two parts: (a) doctrinal (1-10:18), (b) and practical (10:19-ch. 13). There are found in it many references to portions of the Old Testament. It may be regarded as a treatise supplementary to the Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and as an inspired commentary on the book of Leviticus.
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We have an altar, from which those ministering in the tabernacle have no right to eat.
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.
Know our brother Timothy has departed; with whom, if he may come the more speedily, I shall see you. Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
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And from now the Son of man shall be sitting on the right hand of the power of God.
All things were made by Him, and without Him nothing was made, that has been made.
And they determined that each one of them should send to the ministry to the brethren dwelling in Judea, as each one of the disciples was prosperous;
Then they indeed, having been sent away by the Holy Ghost, came down to Seleucia; and thence sailed away to Cyprus.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the chief rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Men, brethren, if there is any word of consolation to the people in you, speak.
And after many years I came to do alms and offerings to my race;
Therefore, as by one man sin came into the world, and death by sin; and thus death came upon all men, in that all sinned;
It is God who justifies: who is he that condemns? It is Christ who died, and rather who is risen, who is on the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding in our behalf.
avenging not yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it has been written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor who are in Jerusalem.
Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus;
Timothy my fellow-laborer salutes you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my consanguinity, salute you.
For as in Adam all die, so truly in Christ shall all be made alive.
therefore let no one snub him. But send him forth in peace, in order that he may come to me: for I await him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.
And what harmony has the temple of God with idols? for we are the temple of the living God; as God said; I will live in them, and walk about among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Salute one another with a holy kiss.
But if you belong to Christ then you are the seed of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you.
Therefore let no one judge you in meat, or in drink, or in the participation of a feast, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath:
In which you indeed at one time did walk about, when you lived in them:
Aristarchus my fellow-soldier salutes you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas concerning whom you received commandments; if he may come to you, receive him;
And when the letter may be read by you, cause that it may also be read in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you may also read the letter from Laodicea.
On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son, whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;
whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages; who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being so much greater than the angels, that he has inherited a name so much more excellent than they.
being so much greater than the angels, that he has inherited a name so much more excellent than they. For to which one of the angels at any time did he say, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? and again, I will be unto him a Father, and he shall be unto me a Son? read more. And again when he may lead in the first begotten into the world, he says, Indeed let all the angels of God worship him.
And again when he may lead in the first begotten into the world, he says, Indeed let all the angels of God worship him.
And again when he may lead in the first begotten into the world, he says, Indeed let all the angels of God worship him. And to the angels he says, he maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire: read more. but to the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy comrades. And thou, at the beginning, O Lord, didst lay the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. These shall perish; but thou dost remain: truly all these shall wax old like a garment; and thou shalt roll them up like a mantle, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail thee. And to which one of the angels has he at any time said, Sit thou on my right hand, until I may make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet?
And to which one of the angels has he at any time said, Sit thou on my right hand, until I may make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet? Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Therefore it behooves us the more earnestly to give heed to the things which we have heard, lest at some time we may leak out. For if the word having been spoken by angels was stedfast, and every disobedience and transgression received a just recompense of reward; read more. how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it;
For he did not submit the world to come, concerning which we speak, to angels. But somewhere one testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the Son of man, that thou visitest him? read more. Thou didst humiliate him somewhat comparatively with the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honor;
Thou didst humiliate him somewhat comparatively with the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honor; thou didst subordinate all things beneath his feet. For in subordinating all things beneath him, he left nothing which is not subordinated beneath him. read more. But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one. For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.
For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both the one sanctifying and they who are sanctified are all of one: on account of which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil;
Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil;
Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might reconcile them whosoever were subject to bondage all their life through the fear of death. read more. For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham.
For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham.
For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham. Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone for the sins of the people.
Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone for the sins of the people. For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
being faithful to him who appointed him, as indeed Moses in all his house. For he is esteemed worthy of more honor than Moses, inasmuch as the One having built it, has more honor than the house.
For he is esteemed worthy of more honor than Moses, inasmuch as the One having built it, has more honor than the house. For every house is built by some one; and the one having built all things is God. read more. And Moses was indeed faithful in all his house as a servant, unto the testimony of those things which shall be spoken; but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.
See, brethren, lest at some time there shall be in some one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in turning away from the living God:
See, brethren, lest at some time there shall be in some one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in turning away from the living God:
for we have been made partakers of Christ, if indeed we may hold fast the beginning of confidence firm unto the end.
And we see that they were not able to enter in on account of their unbelief.
Then let us fear, lest at some time, the promise to enter into his rest having been left, some of you may appear to have come short.
For we who have believed, do enter into rest: as he has said, As I swore in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest: the works truly having been from the foundations of the world.
Therefore there is a sabbatism left for the people of God.
Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony.
Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony.
Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony. For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.
For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.
For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin. Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.
being able to sympathize with the ignorant and erring, since himself is also compassed about with infirmity; and on this account he has need, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins.
as also he says in another place, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety,
Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety,
Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety, indeed being a Son, he learned obedience from those things which he suffered; read more. and having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all those who obey him;
Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing. For indeed you, who ought to be teachers so far as time is concerned, have need that some one again teach you what are the rudiments of the beginning of the oracles of God; and you have need of milk, not solid food.
Therefore having left the word of the beginning of Christ, let us be carried to perfection; not again laying the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
indeed having fallen away, to renew them again unto repentance; having crucified to themselves again the Son of God, and put him to an open shame.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering. read more. But we desire each one of you to exhibit the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope unto the end:
But we desire each one of you to exhibit the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope unto the end: in order that you may not be dull, but imitators of those who through faith and longsufferings do inherit the promises.
but God, in this wishing more abundantly to show forth to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us,
that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us, which we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is in the veil, read more. whither Jesus the forerunner has entered in our behalf, having been made a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
whither Jesus the forerunner has entered in our behalf, having been made a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
You see how great this man was, to whom the patriarch Abraham even gave the tenth part of the chief spoils. And those indeed of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood have a commandment to tithe the people according to the law, that is, their brethren, even though having come out from the loins of Abraham: read more. but he who did not derive his lineage from them has tithed Abraham, and blessed him having the promises. For without contradiction the less is blessed by the better. And here indeed men dying, receive tithes; however there, he is witnessed to that he lives. And, so to speak a word, Levi, the one receiving tithes, has also been tithed through Abraham. For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
For it is testified, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
wherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those coming unto God through him, ever living to intercede for them.
wherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those coming unto God through him, ever living to intercede for them. For such a high priest was indeed appropriate unto us, holy, free from sin, undefiled, having been separated from the sinners, and being higher than the heavens;
For such a high priest was indeed appropriate unto us, holy, free from sin, undefiled, having been separated from the sinners, and being higher than the heavens; who had not daily need, as the high priests, first to offer up sacrifices for their own sins, then those of the people: for he did this, having offered up himself once.
who had not daily need, as the high priests, first to offer up sacrifices for their own sins, then those of the people: for he did this, having offered up himself once. For the law institutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is after the law, the Son, having been made perfect forever.
For the law institutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is after the law, the Son, having been made perfect forever.
For the law institutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is after the law, the Son, having been made perfect forever.
But in addition to the things which having been spoken this is the principal thing: We have such a high priest, who sat on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
But in addition to the things which having been spoken this is the principal thing: We have such a high priest, who sat on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
In that he calls it new, he has made the first one old; but that which is old and antiquated is nigh unto vanishing.
For the first tabernacle was made; in which there were candlesticks, and the table, and shew-bread; which is called, Holy. And after the second veil, was the tabernacle called Holy of holies;
and into the second comes the high priest alone once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and the errors of the people;
and into the second comes the high priest alone once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and the errors of the people;
But Christ being a high priest of good things to come, through a greater and a more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this world; neither through the blood of goats and bullocks, but through his own blood, came once into the holies, having found eternal redemption. read more. For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies unto the purification of the flesh;
And on this account he is mediator of the new covenant, since there being death, unto the redemption of the transgressions unto the first covenant, those having been called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
For every commandment having been spoken by Moses to all the people according to law, having taken the blood of bullocks and goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
And he likewise also sprinkled the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry, with blood. And according to the law, almost all things are purified by blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ did not come into the sanctuaries made with hands, the pattern of the true; but into heaven itself, now to be made manifest unto the face of God in our behalf:
For Christ did not come into the sanctuaries made with hands, the pattern of the true; but into heaven itself, now to be made manifest unto the face of God in our behalf: neither in order that he may frequently offer up himself, as the high priest goes into the holies once a year with the blood of another;
For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it:
For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it:
But in the same sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins annually; for it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.
by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every high priest indeed stands daily ministering, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which are never able to take away sins:
And every high priest indeed stands daily ministering, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which are never able to take away sins:
But where there is removal of these, there is no more offering for sin.
But where there is removal of these, there is no more offering for sin. Then, brethren, having boldness unto the entering in of the holies through the blood of Jesus,
Then, brethren, having boldness unto the entering in of the holies through the blood of Jesus,
Then, brethren, having boldness unto the entering in of the holies through the blood of Jesus, by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh,
by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh, and having a great high priest over the house of God; read more. let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience, and washed as to our body with purifying water: let us hold fast the testimony of hope steadfast; for the one having promised is faithful; and let us recognize one another in the provocation of divine love and good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the custom to some; but exhorting: and this the more, as you see the days drawing nigh.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the custom to some; but exhorting: and this the more, as you see the days drawing nigh.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the custom to some; but exhorting: and this the more, as you see the days drawing nigh.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the custom to some; but exhorting: and this the more, as you see the days drawing nigh. For we sinning willingly after we have received the perfect knowledge of the truth, there is left no more sacrifice for sins,
of how much more terrible punishment, do you think, the one having trodden under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the covenant, by which he was sanctified, common, and insulted the Spirit of grace; be counted worthy! For we know him who said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay; and again, The Lord will judge his people.
For we know him who said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay; and again, The Lord will judge his people.
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
For you suffered along with the prisoners, and received with joy the spoliation of your goods, knowing that you have a better and abiding possession. Therefore cast not away your confidence, which has great reward. read more. For you have need of patience, in order that, having done the will of God, you will inherit the promise.
For you have need of patience, in order that, having done the will of God, you will inherit the promise.
By faith we understand that the worlds were created by the word of God, and that which was seen was not made from things which are manifest.
God having reserved something better for us, that they might not be made perfect apart from us.
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us, looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him who has endured so great a contradiction of sinners against himself, in order that you may not become weary, fainting in your souls.
For consider him who has endured so great a contradiction of sinners against himself, in order that you may not become weary, fainting in your souls. For you have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin;
For you have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin; and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art proven of him:
and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art proven of him:
and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art proven of him:
Endure unto chastisement; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom the father does not chastise?
Endure unto chastisement; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom the father does not chastise?
Indeed no chastisement for the present seems to be truly joyful, but sorrowful: but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who have been disciplined by it. Therefore hold up the hands which hang down, and the paralyzed knees,
Therefore receiving an unshaken kingdom, let us have grace, through which we may worship God acceptably with reverence and fear:
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Be not carried away with fantastical and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, in which those going round were not profited.
Be not carried away with fantastical and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, in which those going round were not profited.
Be not carried away with fantastical and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, in which those going round were not profited. We have an altar, from which those ministering in the tabernacle have no right to eat.
We have an altar, from which those ministering in the tabernacle have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is shed by the high priest in the sanctuary for sin, are utterly burnt up outside of the camp. read more. Therefore indeed Jesus, in order that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach;
Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach; for we have here no continuing city, but we are seeking unto one which is to come. read more. Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name. But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.
But I exhort you, brethren, to receive the word of consolation: for I have indeed written unto you briefly.
But I exhort you, brethren, to receive the word of consolation: for I have indeed written unto you briefly. Know our brother Timothy has departed; with whom, if he may come the more speedily, I shall see you.
Know our brother Timothy has departed; with whom, if he may come the more speedily, I shall see you.
Know our brother Timothy has departed; with whom, if he may come the more speedily, I shall see you. Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
But let not this one thing be forgotten, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If you do not watch, I will come as a thief, and you shall not know what hour I will come upon you.